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AP09 HFY

2009 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,301 mi
Last recorded27,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Alto45,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 27,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 25,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 23,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 21,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 20,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 19,642 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 18,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 17,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 16,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,113 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 12,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 10,809 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,500 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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AP09 HFY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP09 HFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP09 HFY registered?

AP09 HFY is a 2009 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is AP09 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 HFY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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